Cults Neck community members chose to back Transgender Rights and Transgender Students after a board member brought up a proposal to change current guidelines about transgender students.
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The Montana House of Representatives has tabled a bill that would prevent defendants from using the trans panic defense in criminal proceedings. The bill, HB 552, was introduced by Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first openly transgender person elected to the Montana legislature. The trans panic defense is a legal strategy that asks a jury to find that a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity is to blame for the defendant’s violent reaction, including murder. This defense legitimizes and excuses violent and lethal behavior against members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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A coalition of LGBTQ lawmakers has launched trans refuge state legislation in 19 US states to protect trans kids and their families seeking gender-affirming care. The laws aim to counter recent executive and legislative action in states like Alabama and Texas that penalize trans kids. The Rainbow Wall campaign aims to provide a positive agenda for trans people that lawmakers can support, with over a third of US states committing to introduce the laws. The legislation will provide legal protections and support for trans kids and families while shielding them from criminalization and penalties.
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Wendy Carlos is a pioneering figure in electronic music, known for her innovative use of synthesizers and her contributions to the soundtrack of the classic sci-fi movie Tron. However, despite her significant role in the creation of the film’s music, her credits were initially left unacknowledged. In this article, we explore the story of Wendy Carlos and the journey that led to the recognition of her contributions to the Tron soundtrack.
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he portrayal of transgender characters as villains in movies and TV shows perpetuates harmful stereotypes that can lead to discrimination and violence against the transgender community. From “The Silence of the Lambs” to “Pretty Little Liars,” these representations can have real-life consequences for transgender people, particularly youth. It’s time for media creators to recognize the harm caused by these portrayals and work towards accurate and positive representation of transgender characters in the media.
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